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Shows & fairs, 1921

3,216 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 161

Councillor to Show Cause

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 8

WEST, MAITLAND, Monday.--At the Police Court to-day,-Daniel Fery, councillor of the Bolwarra Shire, was asked to show cause why he should not be ousted because of the…

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Industrial Blind Appeal. Coogee Sports Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 5

A fancy dress cricket match, promoted by the Coogee Sports Club to assist the industrial blind appeal, will be held on Thursday afternoon, February 3. The event will be…

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Motor Show Ends Two Demonstrations

Evening News · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 3

The Motor Show at the Royal Hall of Industrics. Agen ultural Groundss. Which had attracted record attendances for 10 days and nights. went out in a blaze…

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Building and Architecture. Prospects Improving. Exhibition in March

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 9

Inquiries among architects and the building trades yesterday indicated that prospects in the trade are expected to improve considerably during the next two or three months. Many…

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The Moving Picture Show Great Revenues

The Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 6

Who talks about hard times? Have you read Mr. Hughes's speech at the A.N.A. luncheon. We are rolling in the millions which rolled off his tongue…

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Finest Ever Told. Mr. Hughes' Story. Safety in Numbers. "Australia's Fair Face"'

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Mr. Hughes, who spoke at the Australian Natives Association annual banquet to-day alluded to Australia as the best and most prosperous country in the…

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New Political Role Ms.L.A. as Fair Rent Advocates Explaining Act to Bench

Evening News · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 7

So many politicians have used the "houses for the people" cry as thier electioneering slogan that it is not surprising to find applicants to the…

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Records Broken. 21,000 Visit Motor Show. Procession of Trucks

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 February 1921 · page 6

When the Motor Show finished its week's run at the Agricultural Ground last night all previous records for the annual event had been surpassed…

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Blacktown Agricultural Society. Second Annual Smoke Social

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 1

A most convivial and enjoyable evening was held in the Blacktown School of Arts on Saturday, on the occasion of the local Agricultural Society's second - annual…

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Australian Horse Carnival Opens at Show Ground on

Referee · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 16

The Australian horse carnival to be commenced at the Royal Agricultural Show Ground next Saturday, and continue each, night for a week, promises…

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Horse Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 14

Starting oft with the champion equestrienne event the programme for the opening night of the Australian Horse Carnival at the Agricultural Ground on Saturday night next is full…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 14

Last night there was a procession of illuminated cars, cycles, and other vehicles, the prize for the best decorated car being awarded to Mr.J. D. Handley. A popular novelty was a confetti barrage. Four…

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Manly Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 11

The festivities at the Manly carnival this evening will include a lantern parade, and under arches and festoo[?]s of [?] lanters [?] will enjoy jazz music. The carnival will be continued till February…

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Coogee Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 2

The following handicaps have been declared for the Randwick and Coogee Clubs Carnival, which takes place at Coogee Aquarium Baths this Wednesday…

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Easter Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 5

R.A. Society's office is a very busy one these days. Enquiries for schedules, entry forms. etc. keep the large staff fully occupied. Interstate exhibits…

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Stewell Easter Carnival

Referee · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 9

Entries for the various events on the programme of the famous Stawell (Vic.) Easter Festival, to take place on March 26 and 28, close with Secretary Chas. T…

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Australian Horse Carnival

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 9

The Big Australian Horse Carnival is to be launched at the Agricultural Ground next Saturday night. This carnival will be something unique in the…

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Fair Pay and Fair Play. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 14

Sir,—The letter from "Musicus" in to-day's "Herald " re fair pay gives much food for thought to those who did so much and received so little. The players of the Sydney…

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Royal Show

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 7

The prospects of the Royal Show, which begins on March 21 next, were discussed at the monthly meeting of the council of the R.A.S. Sir Samuel Hordern, president, occupied the…

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Police and Firemen's Carnival

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 February 1921 · page 6

The usual attractiveness of the Police and Firemen's Charity Carnival should this year be considerably added to by one item at least. That will be the chariot race, and Messrs…

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